SONODYNE HS120

Product overview

The SONODYNE HS120 is a 120 W Class D mixer amplifier in one rack unit, with 9 audio input channels, Bluetooth, an MP3 player and a tone generator, from the HS Series of AUSTRALIAN MONITOR mixer amplifiers.

The HS Series is AUSTRALIAN MONITOR's next generation of Class D mixer amplifiers, offered with 60, 120, 250 and 500 W of power, all in a one rack unit package. Each model offers 7 external and 2 internal audio input channels, each with individual channel volume, equaliser and gain control. A user customisable tone generator, an MP3 player, a Bluetooth module, a 3.5 mm jack and a USB charger are included as standard. The series suits installations from the boardroom to the classroom, school hall to bar, restaurant or function space.

Key features

• 120 W Class D amplifier stage
• 4 Ω / 70 V and 100 V outputs
• 9 audio input channels: 6 rear, 3.5 mm line, Bluetooth and MP3
• Individual gain / equalisation control on all external audio inputs
• Priority mute control on channels 1-3, with level and time release control
• Magnetic cover for customer concealed EQ and gain controls
• Embedded tone generator for bell / alert / evac / chime / intruder plus 11 fully customisable user tones
• Embedded MP3 player via the onboard SD card socket, supporting random, sequenced and single playback
• Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR audio receiver supporting the advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP)
• Tamper-proof channel attenuation by disabling external volume controls

Front panel

The front carries six channel volume controls with indicators, the MASTER volume, a level meter, the LINE IN 3.5 mm jack, the MP3 player controls (play / pause, forward, back, volume, hold), the SD card socket, Bluetooth ON / OFF and PAIR, a charge-only USB socket, PROTECT and STATUS indicators and the power switch. Behind the magnetic cover are the gain trim, bass and treble controls of each channel, the master gain trim, bass, mid and treble, and the DEF VOL switches.

Rear panel

The rear carries the mains inlet, the loudspeaker screw terminal (C, 4 Ω, 70 V, 100 V), a LOGIC terminal, TONE VOLUME, the PRIORITY level thresholds for CH1-CH3 with release time, MIC / LINE switches, REC OUT (RCA), MIC / LINE 4-6 and LINE OUT euroblocks, LINE inputs 4-6 on RCA and INPUT 1-3 with XLR MIC / LINE and RCA LINE sockets.

Tones, MP3 and Bluetooth

The embedded tone generator provides bell, alert, evac, chime and intruder tones (5 default tones) plus 11 user customisable tones. The MP3 player plays from the onboard SD card socket in random, sequenced or single mode, and the Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR receiver supports A2DP.

In the box

• HS120 mixer amplifier

SONODYNE HS120: frequently asked questions

Which loudspeakers can the HS120 drive?

Its 120 W Class D output drives 4 Ω loudspeakers or 70 V and 100 V loudspeaker lines.

Can a microphone override the music?

Yes. Channels 1-3 have priority mute control with level and time release control.

Which sources can it play without an external player?

MP3 files from an SD card in the onboard socket and audio from a Bluetooth device (A2DP); a 3.5 mm jack on the front takes a line source.

Where can I buy the SONODYNE HS120 in India?

The SONODYNE HS120 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Background music with paging

Restaurants, bars and function spaces.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the paging microphone to INPUT 1 and set it to MIC.
2. Connect the music source to a line input.
3. Set the priority level threshold and release time for CH1.
4. Set channel and master volumes.

Tip: Priority mute works on channels 1-3, with level and time release control.

Workflow 2: Bluetooth and MP3 playback

Venues that play music from a phone or an SD card.

Connections

Setup

1. Switch Bluetooth on and press PAIR.
2. Or insert an SD card and choose random, sequenced or single playback.
3. Set the level with the channel and master controls.

Tip: The front USB socket is for charging only.

Workflow 3: Classroom and school hall

Schools needing announcements, bells and alerts.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the microphones to the XLR inputs and set MIC / LINE.
2. Use the tone generator for bells and alerts.
3. Set TONE VOLUME at the rear.

Tip: 5 default tones plus 11 user customisable tones are on board.

Workflow 4: Boardroom

Meeting rooms with microphones and a presentation source.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the microphones and the presentation source.
2. Set gain trim, bass and treble behind the magnetic cover.
3. Refit the cover.

Tip: The magnetic cover keeps gain and EQ settings out of reach.

Workflow 5: Tamper-proof installation

Public spaces where users should not change levels.

Connections

Setup

1. Set the channel levels.
2. Disable the external volume controls for tamper-proof attenuation.
3. Fit the magnetic cover over the gain and EQ controls.

Tip: Channel attenuation stays as set.

Workflow 6: Recording the programme

Installations that keep a recording of announcements or events.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect REC OUT to the recorder.
2. Set the mix with the channel and master controls.

Tip: REC OUT is on RCA sockets at the rear.